Carbon Valley Academy

My child loves this school and as parents, we second that! This school continues to provide a high level of education with the core knowledge sequence and incredible arts and music program. They also have required spanish and technology classes. We left our district school because we couldn't find a principle willing to provide accelerated curriculum for our child and this school does an excellent job of providing independent learning plans for EVERY child. They also provide an ethics philosophy with their character traits every month. There is a ZERO tolerance for bullying or meanness of any kind. We are so lucky to have found this school!
--Submitted by a parent

Sadly after having our kids in this school since it's first year, this year will be their last. Between the elementary and secondary school they will now of had 5 and likely 6 Principals. While the other 2 Elementary Principals were very involved with the school (with the 1st being the one who helped start the school, and knew every kid, parent and teacher), the current one neither my wife nor I have ever meet or seen. The secondary school Principal quit half way through this school year. From our dealing with him, he was very dedicated and this seems very odd. The schools are run by an 'Executive Director' whom has a financial background, not an educational one. And it shows! The secondary school is nothing but trailers, there is no cafeteria in either school. Shame, for they have highly dedicated and skilled teachers!
--Submitted by a parent

Carbon Valley Academy has a high academic and social standards which will assist our children at school and in their everyday life. The principle, teachers and administration staff provide a positive setting for the children both in school and out. They are open to suggestions, new ideas and making the school the best it can be.
--Submitted by a parent

I like the idea of wearing uniforms. I like the smaller class sizes; the fact that they believe and enfore disipline. I think it is a great idea that parents are required to volunteer.
--Submitted by a parent

high academic standards, a structured learning environment, a passionate teaching staff, effective school leadership, and a positive school culture
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers take pride in the school as well as the well being of the students. The structure is aimed at helping the students suceed not only in academics but in life as well, teaching them respect, honor and pride to name a few.
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended Carbon Valley this past 2008-2009 school year. He will not be attending 2009-2010 year because CVA is really not that much different from the other schools in our area. On the positive, CVA has very caring teachers and they do truly care about their students. CVA is very in touch with their student s families and will offer support if needed. The things we did not like about the school are the following: No Transportation No affordable hot lunch program No specials No Library The school needs some upgrades, looks ran down. Also, just about every week the teachers are asking parents for money or certain materials they need to do a project with the students. Don t get me wrong, I m all about supporting our school. It is just obsessive and with today s economy I think it should be streamlined. Really, when you start making Charter Schools opened to the public (no tuition) it s just another public school.
--Submitted by a parent

Although a very caring school by dedicated teachers, this school is now run by a self-proclaimed CEO with NO educational background or even a high school diploma. Teachers are now required to report to him when they have spent years educating themselves so that they may in turn educate our children. Unfortunately, not that the school is now run by a corporate money hungry individual that pays himself a higher salary then any district superintendant, that in turn takes away any extra funding that the children might have gotten towards making this a better school. Lacks a library, specials, upgrades and more because the board of directors is controlled by this individual. Teachers are now faced with making hard decisions about finding new employment which, without these wonderful teachers, CVA will not exist. The CEO doesn't care about them, only about his pocketbook,
--Submitted by a parent

This is our second year at this school and I've seen much improvement from last year. I've seen nothing but a caring staff for my child. Everybody is always will to lend a hand. My daughter is reading in Kindergarten on a second grade level. I couldn t have gotten this at the regular public school.
--Submitted by a parent

Hard to believe this school has only been open for 2 years. The level of commitment shown by staff and parents is awesome.
--Submitted by a parent